Tax time is here and that often means long hours behind a desk pushing a pencil. Doing your taxes may be tedious work, but there is no reason you can't do your taxes in style and comfort! This February The Granary is offering 10% OFF all office furniture! This sale is not limited to in stock items, our entire selection of high quality, handcrafted office furniture is available at 10% OFF.

Our top quality file cabinets are built to carry a heavy load. Made of solid oak or cherry, with steel full extension glides, these file cabinets will be attractive and functional pieces in your office for years to come. Available in a variety of sizes, including 2,3 and 4 drawer units, we are sure to have the right file for your needs. We also have a great selection of desks and computer armoires. From simple yet sturdy student desks to stately cherry exectutive desks, we are guaranteed to have something for everyone! Has your CPU overgrown its current workspace? Our line of computer armoires can store any system in any room! There are many wood and stain choices available, so there will be no problem matching your new items to your current ones. Can't find what you need? No Problem! We also do custom work!

Best of all, buy now and there are no payments until Feb. 26! (wac) Not in the market for office furniture? Well, good news! Our 12 month finacing is available for our entire line of high quality, handcrafted furniture! Don't forget, we still have a great selection of floor model markdowns and sale items at both locations!

Sure, flowers and candy make great Valentines, but why not mix it up this year and give your valentine something original from The Granary Gift and Furniture Barn? Maybe you've already bought that special someone some jewelry, try wrapping it in a new jewelry box from The Granary. We have jewelry boxes that will fit on your bedside table, right on up to large freestanding jewelry armoires! Visit our jewelry box page at www.ggbarn.com to see our entire line of Amish jewelry boxes, or stop in at The Granary and ask to see what we have in stock.

Jewelry isn't your thing? That's OK, we also have a great selection of music boxes, candles and accesories. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, tell your Valentine how you feel with a picture from The Granary. Maybe you already have plenty of items for around the house, make some room with one of our shelves or a cedar chest. Both would make an attractive and practical gift for nearly anyone close to your heart. The Granary also has a great selection of in stock rockers and gliders to help your Valentine relax after a night out on the town. Have little ones on your Valentine's list? Our children's furniture will be sure to put a smile on their face! Don't forget, gifts from The Granary keep on showing your love year after year.

Try these sweet treats from our Gooseberry Patch cookbooks for your sweetheart this Valentine's Day! These also make great treats for school Valentine's parties!

The kids will love decorating these yummy shortbread cutouts! Use hearts for Valentines Day and Flags for President's Day!

Velvet Shortbread Cutouts
Nancy Kirkelie
Lebanon, OR
Gooseberry Patch In the Kitchen with Family & Friends
pg. 201

2 c. butter, softened
8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 c. sugar
2 egg yolks
1 t. vanilla extract
4-1/2 c. all-purpose flour

Cream together butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Add sugar, egg yolks and vanilla; blend in flour. Cover and chill 2 hours. Roll out to 1/4 inch thick; cut with cookie cutters. Bake at 350 degrees on a lightly oiled baking sheet 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

I cannot tell a lie...I can't resist cherry cheesecake!

Cheery Cherry Cheesecake Bars
Sharon Harris
Gooseberry Patch: Holiday At Home
pg. 121

1/3 c. butter
1/3 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c. all-purpose flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In medium mixing bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and flour. Mix well. Reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture for top. Press remaining crumb mixture into 8" square baking pan. Bake in center of oven for 10 to 12 minutes, coo while preparing filling.

FILLING:

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 T. lemon juice
1/2 c. maraschino cherries, chopped

Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg and lemon juice until fluffly (one or two minutes). Stir in the cherries. Spread filling over baked crust. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over top. Bake again, 18 to 20 minutes or until the filling is set and top is lightly brown. Cool and store in refrigerator. Makes 32 to 36 bars.

Did you enjoy these recipes? You can find them and more at The Granary! Both of our store carry a large selection of country and Amish cookbooks that make great gifts!

This Spring The Granary will be moving into a new location in Findlay! Our new location will be located on CR 236, between SR 568 and SR 224. Be sure to watch our web site for updates, or stop in either of our current locations for more information!